US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $117.63M as BTC Reclaims $68K; Bitcoin Hyper Presale Passes $32M

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April 1, 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $117.63 million in fresh inflows on Tuesday, helping lift Bitcoin back above $68,000 after weeks of uneven trading shaped by higher real interest rates, Iran-related tensions, and elevated oil prices. As Q2 opens, traders are watching whether the move develops into a broader breakout or stalls amid continuing macro uncertainty.

On-chain data continues to point to steady accumulation despite the tougher backdrop. President Trump’s suggestion that the war in Iran could be nearing an end has also supported risk sentiment, though markets are still awaiting more details from his scheduled address to the nation later today.

That combination of renewed ETF demand and a firmer Bitcoin price has also drawn attention to projects focused on expanding Bitcoin’s use beyond passive holding. Among them, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is drawing interest as its presale moves past $32.2 million ahead of a planned Bitcoin Layer 2 mainnet launch.

March was largely defined by Bitcoin holding near $67,000, with shorter swings toward $76,000 and $65,000. BTC’s price moves tracked geopolitical developments closely, particularly the war in Iran and its implications for the global economy, alongside changing expectations for U.S. rates.

Trading volume has now risen 22% to $44 billion, while funding rates have cooled from earlier extremes. In market terms, that leaves room for upside if support remains intact.

One closely watched technical analyst, Trader Tardigrade, who has 77,600 followers on X, is tracking a falling wedge pattern that could imply a breakout later this year.

$BTC/weekly

💥 #Bitcoin is coiling in a falling wedge chart pattern right under a key support zone.

When it’s time, Bitcoin rips higher again.
Bullish. 🚀📈 pic.twitter.com/wOXu1jqPn7

— Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) March 31, 2026

Even so, the medium-term outlook for digital assets remains sensitive to macro headlines. For investors looking beyond near-term price swings, attention has increasingly shifted toward projects tied to Bitcoin infrastructure and utility rather than directional BTC exposure alone.

Bitcoin Hyper Pushes Toward $40M as Bitcoin L2 Narrative Gains Traction

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is positioning itself around that thesis. The project says it has raised more than $32 million in its token presale, with market observers now looking to the $40 million mark as the next milestone and, potentially, $50 million by the end of the sale.

Since the middle of last year, the Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) team has been developing a Bitcoin Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine. According to the project, the network is designed to offer near-instant finality and low transaction costs while settling batches back to Bitcoin Layer 1.

The stated model would let users bridge BTC into the network through a trust-minimized system, mint wrapped assets on the Layer 2, and use staking, decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and other dApps not typically available on Bitcoin itself.

HYPER is intended to serve as the network’s gas token, governance token, and staking asset. The current presale price is listed at $0.0136779, and the project says users who buy in presale can stake immediately for returns of up to 36% APY.

Reading quietly. Building loudly ⚡️https://t.co/VNG0P4GuDo pic.twitter.com/TwDC6AwhGg

— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) March 30, 2026

With Bitcoin back above $68,000 and investors again looking for higher-yield opportunities across the Bitcoin ecosystem, the project’s fundraising pace has accelerated. Bitcoin Hyper’s mainnet is targeted for later in Q2, with additional developer tooling expected to follow shortly after.

How Buyers Are Accessing the HYPER Presale

According to the project, HYPER’s DEX and CEX listings are expected to coincide with the mainnet launch. Buyers can use the official Bitcoin Hyper website, connect a supported wallet, and purchase the token directly.

The presale accepts ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, and bank card payments.

Users seeking a mobile option can also use the Best Wallet app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, where HYPER appears under the “Upcoming Tokens” tab.

The project says buyers who stake immediately can qualify for the current 36% APY while waiting for the planned launch.

Follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and join its Telegram group for updates on presale stages and listings.

Visit Bitcoin Hyper.